The Challenge of Enlightenment

These comprehensive and essential Buddhist teachings that are written in an easy-to-understand way will resolve the commonly misunderstood concepts taught in modern Buddhism such as egolessness and void, as well as the true meaning of the middle way', nirvana and Buddha-nature. These concepts of spiritual awareness are now resurrected. Ryuho Okawa's clear-cut explanations of the core Buddhist teachings are what has been anticipated among authentic seekers of Truth, so look no farther. 1. The Spirit of Buddhism 2. Freedom and Ignorance 3. The Four Noble Truths 4. What is Egolessness? 5. Void or Emptiness and Causality 6. Karma and Reincarnation 7. Progress Through the Middle Way 8. The Two Concepts of Lesser Vehicle and Great Vehicle 9. What is Nirvana? 10. Void or Emptiness and Salvation 11. Egolessness from the Perspective of the Middle Way 12. Buddha-Nature and the Attainment of Buddhahood